How to Enable Hyper-V on Windows 10 Pro

This tutorial takes about 2 minutes to complete.

Step 1: Check Virtualization Status

Open Task Manager (search for it in the Start menu), go to the Performance tab, and select CPU. Look for the Virtualization entry near the bottom — if it says Enabled, your PC is ready and you can skip ahead to Step 3.

Step 2: Enable Virtualization in BIOS/UEFI (if needed)

If Task Manager showed virtualization as disabled, restart your PC and enter its BIOS/UEFI setup. Find the virtualization option (often labeled VT-x or AMD-V, depending on your CPU) and turn it on — check your motherboard's manual if you can't find it. Save changes and boot back into Windows.

Step 3: Open Windows Features

Type Windows Features into the search bar and select Turn Windows features on or off.

Step 4: Enable Hyper-V

In the list, find Hyper-V and click the plus sign to expand it. Make sure Hyper-V, Hyper-V Management Tools, and Hyper-V Platform are all checked, then click OK to apply.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer

Windows needs a restart to finish installing Hyper-V. Save your work and restart when prompted.

Step 6: Confirm Hyper-V Is Active

After restarting, search for Hyper-V Manager and open it. If it launches without errors, Hyper-V is active and you're ready to create virtual machines.